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Ignition System Components Assembly Overview

Fig 1: Ignition System Components, Assembly Overview
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  1. Ignition Coil 1 with Power Output Stage -N70-
    • Ignition coil 2 with power output stage -N127-.
    • Ignition coil 3 with power output stage -N291-.
    • Ignition coil 4 with power output stage -N292-.
    • Ignition coil 5 with power output stage -N323-.
    • Ignition coil 6 with power output stage -N324-.
    • Use the puller for ignition coilT10095A for removal. Refer to IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES .
  2. Electrical Connector
  3. Bracket
    • For the harness connector of the Knock Sensor (KS) 1.
  4. Bolt, 10 Nm
  5. Electrical Connector
    • Black, 3 pin.
    • Terminals of the sensor and connector are gold plated.
  6. Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-
    • Terminals of the sensor and connector are gold plated.
    • Component location: Cylinder block, exhaust side.
  7. Bolt, 20 Nm
    • Tightening specification affects the function of the KS.
  8. Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster
    • With sensor wheel for the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2.
    • if the camshaft adjuster has been removed, adjust the valve timing. Refer to VALVE TIMING, ADJUSTING .
  9. Timing Chain Cover
  10. Seal
    • Always replace.
  11. Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 -G163-
    • For the exhaust camshaft.
    • Terminals of the sensor and connector are gold plated.
  12. Bolt, 10 Nm
  13. Electrical Connector
    • Black, 3 pin.
    • Terminals of the sensor and connector are gold plated.
    • Mark the connector before removing.
  14. Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -G40-
    • For the intake camshaft.
    • Terminals of the sensor and connector are gold plated.
  15. Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66-
    • Terminals of the sensor and connector are gold plated.
    • Component location: Cylinder block, intake side.
  16. Electrical Connector
    • Black, 2 pin.
    • Terminals of the sensor and connector are gold plated.
  17. Intake Camshaft Adjuster
    • With sensor wheel for the CMP sensor.
    • If the camshaft adjuster has been removed, adjust the valve timing. Refer to VALVE TIMING, ADJUSTING .
  18. Spark Plug
    • Remove and install using the spark plug removal tool3122 B.
    • Type, tightening specification and electrode gap, refer to SPARK PLUG TECHNICAL DATA .
  19. Control Housing
    • For camshaft adjustment.
    • Removing and installing, refer to CAMSHAFTS .